Market access procedures

International Conventions

International economic cooperation

Member of Southern African Development Community (SADC)

Member of Member of African Union (AU)

Non tariff barriers

Some products may be freely imported :

• 100 cigarettes or 50 cigars.
• 1 bottle of alcoholic liquor.
• A reasonable amount of perfume for personal use.
• Cameras if temporarily imported by tourists. Radios, tape recorders, record players and gifts are subject to duty.

An import license is required for arms and ammunitions. Concerning the pets, veterinarian health certificate stating that the animals are free from ticks and have not been exposed to contagious diseases. Cats and dogs need an additional rabies certificate stating that they have been vaccinated against rabies over a month but less than 12 months before departure. This last certificate must be issued not more than 15 days before departure. Pets may enter as passenger's checked baggage, in the cabin or as cargo. Export of ivory is only authorized for polished items and is subject to duty.

Customs duties and taxes on imports

13.02%

Customs classification

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Import procedures

The company BIVAC International is in charge of pre-shipment inspection of imports valued at USD 2,500 or greater. Exporters must provide BIVAC with an invoice containing a detailed description of the goods to be shipped and a statement accepting inspection. The DRC’s import-export control authority (OCC), through BIVAC, verifies the quantity, quality, and price of imports without a pre-shipment inspection certificate and charges 40% of the FOB value. Both OCC and the customs authority (OFIDA) require that all documents be in French. For more information consult OFIDA and IZF websites.

For further information

The customs website

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